PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED 12/28/2023: Townsend Police Department
Town Hall Closed in Recognition of New Year’s 2024
In recognition of the New Year, Townhall will be closed on Monday, January 1st, 2024.
Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 @ 10:45 a.m.
SMYRNA, Del. — The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware State Police, along with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG), will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification system on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 10:45 a.m.
There are 37 sirens in Delaware located within a 10-mile radius of the Salem-Hope Creek Generating Stations in New Jersey. The sirens cover an area north from Delaware City, west to Middletown, and south to Woodland Beach. This test is part of an ongoing program that continually monitors the integrity of the siren system. Sirens will be activated for three to five minutes, followed by a test message of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on local radio stations. Sirens tested are the same ones used to alert the public in the event of an actual emergency at either the Salem or Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.
In the event of an actual emergency, there would be a series of steady three (3) to five (5) minute siren sounds that would alert citizens to turn their radio to an Emergency Alert System (EAS) station for critical emergency information or instructions.
If there are any questions, please call the Delaware Emergency Management Agency at 1-877-SAY-DEMA (1-877-729-3362) or (302) 659-3362 and ask for Georgina Sharper or Albert Samah.
To check whether you live within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone, or EPZ, go to de.gov/epz.
To learn more about radiological preparedness, visit PrepareDE.org.
ABOUT DEMA
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery, and mitigation services to save lives, protect Delaware’s economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies. DEMA is a division within the Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) and authorized by Delaware Code.
Social Media: Delaware Emergency Management Agency on Facebook and X and Instagram
Casella to Collect Christmas Trees for Disposal Monday, January 8th, 2024
Santa and his elves will be back Monday, January 8th, 2024 to collect the holiday trees!
Tree collection is not an easy job but you can help:
- Please remove all lights and decorations.
- Cut down any trees over 6 feet tall.
- Tree bags are not allowed in the sleigh.
- Place the trees at the curb the night before.
Please click this flyer to review additional details: 2024 Tree Disposal – Townsend
REMINDER: 2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
Don’t forget!! Happening this weekend!! Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting.
Judges decisions are final.
No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights!
So deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline! Let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup!
There will be 2 categories for the contest:
1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups
2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement
Let the holiday spirit sparkle!
Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
Town Hall Closed in Recognition of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Holidays
RECAP: 2023 Tree Lighting & Caroling in the Park
To show your support of the Odessa High School DE Band please consider donating to fund their to “Help the Ducks Fly Across the Pond”. The Odessa High School Band will perform in London’s 2025 New Year’s Day Parade! Please click the link following link for donation information: https://odessa-high-school-fine-arts-boosters.square.site/. You may also send a check made out to “Odessa Fine Arts Boosters” via mail addressed:
Odessa High School
Attn: Mr. Brian Endlein
570 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
REMINDER: 2023 Town of Townsend Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
Happening this week! Town Council will be judging homes on or about December 21st through the 24th. Winners will be announced at the January 2024 Town Council meeting.
Judges decisions are final.
No registration is Necessary! Just show us your lights!
So deck the Trees, Shrubs, and Roofline! Let’s see Santa, light the Menorah, and drink from the Unity Cup!
There will be 2 categories for the contest:
1. Modern– Utilizing Light Movement & Blowups
2. Traditional- Static displays with limited light movement
Let the holiday spirit sparkle!
Please contact Townsend Town Hall with any questions via 302-378-8082 or townhall@townsend.delaware.gov
Town Hall Closed- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2023
Townsend Town Hall will be closed from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience. Town Hall will open back up at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 14th, 2023.
As always we thank our community for your cooperation and support!
CLOSED: JOB OPENING: Part-time Administrative Assistant
Job Opening
Part-time Administrative Assistant
CONTACT PERSON: Antonina Tantillo, MPA, Town Manager
Telephone: 302-378-8082
Email: atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov
The Town of Townsend, DE is seeking applications for the position of Part-time Administrative Assistant.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Part-time Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Town. The position requires the ability to communicate information from the Town Charter, Codes, general law and policies to businesses, citizens, and employees, and ensure that municipal services are provided in an effective and efficient manner. This position takes direction primarily from and reports initially to the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. This position is one of the initial contacts for the public to the Town. This position requires the ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, to assist the public at the front desk, and to ascend and descend stairs to access Town records, stock supplies, and file records.
JOB DUTIES:
The Part-time Administrative Assistant will greet visitors entering Town Hall, and those contacting via telephone or email, to provide information in a courteous manner, researching and analyzing data to determine answers and provide information within the scope of knowledge and authority, and referring to higher classification employee, as applicable. The candidate will provide assistance with the building permit process and will assist with issuing contractor licenses, and all other licenses and permits required by the Town under the supervision of the Town Clerk and the Town Manager. The Administrative Assistant will assist with filing, scanning, and maintaining records in accordance with document retention procedures. The Administrative Assistant will process and prepare correspondence or other documents from dictation, handwritten drafts, and verbal instruction.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have three to five years of administrative assistant experience. Candidates with comparable experience are encouraged to apply. High school diploma or equivalent education is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to deal effectively with the public are a must.
The successful candidate must pass a background check and drug test. Hourly rate is dependent upon education and experience.
Please find the Townsend General Employment Application here
Cover letter, resume, and application may be sent electronically to atantillo@townsend.delaware.gov or by mail to:
Town of Townsend
Attn: Town Manager
141 Main Street, P.O. Box 223
Townsend, DE 19734
